Al Hikmah Boys School, Luton
Al Hikmah Boys School is an independent school for boys aged 11 to 16 in Luton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Al Hikmah Boys School in detail
Al Hikmah Boys School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "This is a very personal message of warm welcome to you to Al-Hikmah Boys School. In choosing us you will encounter an aspirational Islamic school thriving with a passion for everyone to succeed to become and ideal Muslim citizen."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Al Hikmah Boys School are King's House Moorlands (under 0.1 miles, Good); Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia (1.4 miles, Good); Mehria Primary School (1.8 miles, Good); and Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) (2.1 miles).
King's House MoorlandsJamiatul Uloom Al - IslamiaMehria Primary SchoolBury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
Who goes there
In 2026, 6 pupils (4.3%) received SEN support and 4 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leagrave Rail Station, about 930 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Westlea (outside), 90 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Al Hikmah Boys School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 40
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 34 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Luton is 28 (the median across 79 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
141 pupils
170 places
29 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Luton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Luton
Across Luton council
Places available
3,303
Applications
2,972
Got 1st preference
82.8%
Got preferred school
95.5%
All secondary applications across Luton council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
7.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
141
Total Pupils
141
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Al Hikmah Boys School
What is Al Hikmah Boys School's Ofsted rating?
Al Hikmah Boys School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
Does Al Hikmah Boys School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2023, Al Hikmah Boys School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Al Hikmah Boys School?
Al Hikmah Boys School has around 141 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Al Hikmah Boys School?
Al Hikmah Boys School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Al Hikmah Boys School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 34 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Luton is 28 (the median across 79 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Al Hikmah Boys School?
Al Hikmah Boys School is at 145 High Street, Luton, Luton, LU4 9LE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)